Everett Program Alumni

Class of 2002

As part of one of the first few Everett cohorts, Angela studied globalization and social change under our founder Paul Lubeck. At the time, the program was known as the Global Information Internship Program (GIIP).

She has worked in youth development, nonprofit management, and executive leadership since 2005.

Today, she serves as the Executive Director of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Club, a Chicago-based nonprofit focused on bringing people together to strengthen the health, vitality, and sustainability of the diverse local community.

Class of 2005

In his undergrad studies, Kyle focused on Latin American & Latino studies and brought this perspective to his work in the Everett Program.

Since then, he has spent years studying critical and transformative education, as well as working hands-on with K-12 students.

Today, Kyle is the President of the San Diego Education Association, a union representing more than 7,000 educators spanning grades pre-kindergarten through 12 in the San Diego Unified School District.

Class of 2007

Christina was an invaluable part of the Everett team during her time with the program, devoting her time to fundraising, outreach, and project development.

After leaving Santa Cruz, she began studying and working in the public health field. Her work focused on LGBT+ and low income community healthcare in North Carolina.

Today, Christina is the Executive Director of the AIDS Leadership Foothills-Area Alliance, a nonprofit working to reduce the stigma and impact of HIV, STI’s, and other communicable diseases through prevention, education, and care.

Class of 2008

During her time with Everett, Jyesha was a pillar of the program, supporting with fundraising and analysing the program’s impact.

After graduating, she went on to study and work in midwifery, with an focus in Black Centering, shared decision-making with patients and providers, eliminating racial disparities, and promoting normal physiologic birth.

Today, Jyesha is the Program Director for BElovedBIRTH Black Centering, a program of the Alameda Health System offering prenatal and postpartum care, by, for and with Black people.

Class of 2010

As an Everett Fellow, Juliana led the promotional committee and advanced recruitment efforts, leading to expansion of the program.

After graduating, she spent time working in administrative, communication, and translation positions at multiple nonprofit organizations. She has also worked as a columnist and editor for the magazine Feministing.com.

Today, Juliana is the Regional Director of North America for Change.org, a nonprofit organization that allows people everywhere to start campaigns, mobilize supporters, and work with decision makers to drive change.

Class of 2015

During her time in the Everett Program, Tonje coordinated a research digitazation project that addressed renters’ rights and the lack of affordable housing Santa Cruz County.

After graduating, she continued to volunteer and work in and with the communities of Santa Cruz County. She has spent time serving as a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care.

Now, Tonje is the Operations Manager for the Family Resource Collective, a flagship program of Community Bridges that works with individuals and families in Santa Cruz County and the Pajaro Valley to build safe, healthy, and compassionate communities through education, resources, and advocacy.

Class of 2018

As a Fellow, Marie led some of the first Impactathons events with the aim of building the confidence of disadvantaged youth to learn and utilize technology.

After leaving Santa Cruz, Marie relocated to Portland, Oregon and spent time working in leadership at the local Meals on Wheels.

Now, Marie is working as a Program Specialist with Playworks, a nonprofit that helps schools and youth programs create recess and play environments where every child can join in.

Class of 2019

With her time in the Everett Program, Kayla worked on fundraising and project management, as while as leading an international project in the Dominican Republic.

After graduating, she worked as a program coordinator with a Santa Cruz nonprofit focused on economic equality.

Kayla now works as a political organizer with the Service Employees International Union Local 2015 Chapter, California’s Long Term Care workers organization that is working to unleash the collective power of long term care workers, their families, and their communities.

Class of 2020

During her time in the fellowship, Golnoush focused on engagement and outreach, including writing articles, content creation, and event planning.

After graduating, they spent time working as a freelance cartoonist. This work produced multiple graphic novels and comics surrounding social justice topics including economic justice and youth development.

Now, Golnoush is working as a content creator for the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a nonprofit aquarium with a mission to inspire ocean conservation. They are also continuing to develop their artistic practice as an MFA student at California College of the Arts.

Class of 2021

As an Everett Fellow, Cassandra worked with the Watsonville Film Festival to create an event highlighting the connections between art and activism.

After graduating, she worked as a digital artist for Captura, an art based magazine focused on uplifting the experiences of LGBTQ+ people of color from LA.

Today, Cassandra is a founding board member at the Project FIERCE Community Advisory Board, a group  formed to address and implement innovative strategies to reduce the high rates of STIs among young women of color in Los Angeles County.

Class of 2002

Auri was a member of one of the earliest Everett Fellow cohorts, at the time a student association called the Global Information Internship Program.

After graduating, Auri spent time working as an educator in university settings before to work in the business sector.

Today, Auri is the Global Sales Manager for Dow Jones, a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events.

Class of 2004

Alyson’s work in the Everett fellowship focused on projects addressing environmental sustainability.

After leaving Santa Cruz, she began working in marketing in San Diego for REI, an outdoor co-op, working to help people experience the transformational power of nature.

Alyson has stayed with the same company for over 15 years, allowing her to rise through the ranks until today where she acts as the Community and Impact Marketing Manager.

Class of 2008

Ian spent his time as an Everett Fellow coordinating tech labs and the tech inventory.

After graduating, he worked in digital consulting and tech management in New York City.

Today, Ian is the Director of Project Management for Audible, working on Creator and Content Products. He is also an adjunct business lecturer at Braunch College.

Class of 2017

As an Everett Fellow, Emi worked as a tech guide and coordinated fundraising efforts.

After graduating, she worked in event planning and Human Resources around Los Angeles.

Today, she is the People Operations Lead Coordinator for Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live entertainment company.

Class of 2003

Sara’s undergraduate studies focused on Environmental Studies and Latin American Studies. She was a part of an early Everett Fellowship cohort, laying the foundation for the future of the program.

She went on to earn her PhD in Environmental Science at UC Berkeley, before teaching across California and in Sweden.

Today, Sara is an Assistant Professor in the Entymology Division at Cornell University.

Class of 2004

As an early Everett Fellow, Daniel worked as a web content coordinator for Barrios Unidos, a local nonprofit that remains a close Everett partner to this day.

After leaving California, he continued his education to the PhD level at the London School of Economics and Political Science, with a focus on drug policy and policing.

Today, Daniel is The Director for the Humber Center for Social Innovation at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. He continues to research cannabis policy and harm reduction.

Class of 2008

During her time in the Everett Program, Helen was the Fellows Coordinator, acting in a leadership and facilitation role for her cohort.

After graduating, she worked and studied in the Library Sciences field, earning her Masters Degree from the University of Illinois.

Today, Helen is the Circulation Manager for the UC Berkeley Bioscience and Natural Resources Library, supporting the research, teaching, and learning needs of the UC Berkeley community.

Class of 2011

As an Everett Fellow, Sarah acted as the Promotions Manager, writing content, designing fliers, brochures, assisting with social media and organizing recruitment of new students.

After graduating, she went on to work around the world, including in Ghana, Guatemala, and Washington, D.C. Her work focused on supporting research and education efforts with local NGOs.

Today, she is studying and working at Rhode Island School of Design, focused on sustainability in textiles and digital media.

Class of 2012

Sonia was an Everett Fellow at a critical moment for the program, serving as Fellows Coordinator and leading the search for our current Director.

She went on to work in education and community development throughout California, and in Panama through the Peace Corps.

Today, she works as a Clinical Research Coordinator with the Stanford University School of Medicine, helping to develop new paradigms to tackle health problems.

Class of 2015

In the Everett Fellowship, Ryan worked to develop an e-Waste income generating job training program at the Gilroy Compassion Center, a homeless facility.

After graduating, Ryan focused on earning his Masters in Social Work and using those skills for clinical counseling.

Today, Ryan is the Student Health Services Supervisor at Gavilan College, working to improve the physical, mental, and social health of students.

Class of 2002

During her time in one of the earliest Everett Fellow cohorts, Maura focused on community-engaged study.

She then entered the legal field, serving as a board member and attorney for various community law services in the Bay Area.

Today, Maura is the Supervising Compliance Officer with the City of San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, working to advances the welfare of San Francisco’s workers through enforcement, education, and public service.

Class of 2003

During her time with the Everett Program, Aurora designed and completed four month long project in Bamako, Mali with the NGO Women Living Under Muslim Law.

After graduating, she continued studying law and working her way up in the legal field in Washington, D.C.

Now, Aurora is a senior attorney with Morgan, Lewis, and Bockius LLP, a law firm providing global litigation, corporate, labor and employment, and intellectual property services.

Class of 2008

As an Everett Fellow, Melissa focused on curriculum development for the GISES course series.

After graduating, she spent years working as a youth arts educator in the Bay Area.

Today, she is a Special Education Teacher for the Oakland Unified School District, a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child and eliminating inequities.

Class of 2010

During her time as an undergrad, Emily worked with the Ghana Public Records and Archives Administration Department.

After completing her studies, she worked in the legal field in California and on the East Coast, including as a law clerk for the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies.

Now, Emily is a Staff Attorney at Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, a private nonprofit agency that has been providing free legal services to residents aged 60 or older in Contra Costa County since 1976. 

Class of 2012

During their time in the Everett Program, Tara acted as a Research Fellow, developing a pathway for students to define and document their projects’ impact.

After leaving Santa Cruz, she spent years working in women’s empowerment and menstrual awareness organizations in India.

Today, Tara is back in the States and works as a Discrimination Complaint Investigator for California Department of Rehabilitation.

Class of 2015

As an Everett Fellow, Maya focused her efforts on fundraising and recruitment.

After completing her undergrad studies, she relocated to Boulder, Colorado to complete her Masters in Sociology.

This year, Maya began working as the Health Equity Program Evaluator for the Colorado Department of Public Health.

Class of 2017

Noa had a diverse range of interests during their Everett Fellowship, engaging in various grassroots public interest campaigns to register students to vote, reduce plastic pollution, protect the Amazon rainforest, address hunger and homelessness, and promote free, open source textbooks.

After graduating, they spent time in Environmental Science Research as well as Managing a local Meals on Wheels program.

Now, Noa is a Research Fellow with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, a government agency delivers scientific solutions to national and global agricultural challenges.